Abdel Wahhab

Update on Abdel Wahhab

This borrower is from Iraq. He is 51 years old, married and has five children.

Abdel Wahab owns an advertising agency, designing and manufacturing billboards and shop signage. He has sufficient experience in this field, a deep understanding of local customers, and knows about their demands. He has a good reputation and he is becoming well known in the surrounding areas.

He applied for $2800 loan to buy a printing machine specialized to his business. He is aiming to develop his business and increase his profits so he will be able to provide his family better living conditions.

Previous Loan Details

This borrower is a 50-year-old married man from Iraq. He lives with his wife and six children.
Abdel Wahhab has had an advertising agency since 1995 where he makes light boxes. He has a long experience and a deep understanding of local consumer needs and he has a good reputation in his area.…
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Additional Information

About CHF International Access to Credit Services Initiative

CHF International Access to Credit Services Initiative Iraq has played a significant role in the rehabilitation of the Iraqi economy. As the largest microfinance institution in Iraq, ACSI is well-positioned to provide quality financial services. When lending through CHF, please consider the following:

1. Due to social and political challenges in Iraq, personally identifiable attributes of this borrower may have been altered to protect their identity (i.e. blurring portions of the borrower's photo, anonymizing name and location, etc.). CHF appreciates Kiva lenders' understanding of these challenges and encourages lenders to continue their support for Iraqi borrowers.

2. To cater to more Iraqi borrowers, CHF offers loans that comply with Islamic law. A key principle of Islam is the prohibition of charging interest on a loan. In order to offer loans in a manner consistent with borrowers' values, CHF will charge 0% interest on this loan. However, the organization does charge a flat service fee to cover its costs. The loan amount you see listed on Kiva includes both the principal loan and this additional fee. As with all Kiva loans, you should expect to have your funds returned to you according to this loan’s repayment schedule. For more information on lending in the Muslim world, please click here.

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4. While Kiva has been able to send and receive funds to and from Iraq in the past, there is a possibility that future loan repayments could be delayed for regulatory reasons, even if individual borrowers pay back their loans. When you make a loan through CHF, you assume this additional risk.

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